Barrett’s life was filled with accomplishments in service to her community. She earned her bachelor’s from the University of Oregon before pursuing her graduate degree at Portland State University. While at PSU, she worked as the cultural sustainability coordinator with the PSU Sustainability Leadership Center, helping connect environmental and social justice issues by mentoring student volunteers and leading a series of campus events.

Barrett performed and led workshops at Portland State University, Western Oregon University, Clark College, and the University of Oregon. She also taught an urban farming series at Portland Community College and worked at Metro for six years as a waste reduction educator. Her involvement with the Portland community included work with Colored Pencils Art & Culture Council, Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon, and the Northwest Earth Institute.

A memorial is being hosted at Columbia Park in North Portland on Sunday, August 10 at 1 p.m. All friends are invited to attend.